Sermons on Shepherd Of Hermas:

Why Sheperds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 7, 2005

We can discover the wonder of God when we do as the shepherds did so long ago.

Discover the Wonder Luke 2:8-20 (NLT) That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, 10 but the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus The Door: Access Granted Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus is the door that gives us access into a living relationship with God (includes background info on shepherds & sheep).

Jesus the Door: Access Granted John 10:1-10 Intro: [Review series The 7 I AM Sayings of Jesus in John.] When Jesus made these statements, He was using the equivalent of God’s name, as He revealed it to Moses at the burning bush – I AM! It is possible He spoke it in Hebrew or Aramaic, since He was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born Identity: Savior Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 18, 2008

A contextual Christmas Eve meditation on the birth of Jesus from the perspective of the shepherds- based on an article by Doug Greenwald

Born Identity: Savior Luke 2:8-20 When Luke tells us in 2:8 that there “were shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night”, he is giving us clues about when Jesus was born and why he was born. Any first-century Middle Eastern villager reading this text would wonder why sheep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Between You And Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 21, 2006

The story of the shepherd and the sheep can be applied to us today - - and it will be an exact fit! This message gives similarities and warnings.

* I recently received an email from a person being called into the missions field, but was told they could not serve Jesus because they had been divorced. IF YOU ARE THAT PERSON - - PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: pastor@sermonlist.com, and include your email address so I can email you back! (The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

Candlelighting Sermon: The Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 19, 2016

The innkeeper's, shepherds', Herod's,religious leaders', wise men's, and Mary's response to Jesus' birth in poem and Hymn.

The Responses To The First Christmas (adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com) Lk 2:1-20 In the last 15-20 years we have seen a lot of change in how people of this country respond to Christmas. There seems to more and more avoidance of the use of the name of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Fountains Free Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Contentment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2025

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall NOT WANT. There seems to be a dissatisfaction among people. Are we thankful and content?

GODLY CONTENTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 (NLT2) You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Songs Of Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 18, 2023

The angels visit to Bethlehem was a joyous occasion First to the shepherds then to all the habitant. Jesus brings joy to all.

Text: Luke 2:9-14 Theme: Good News through Songs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction Luke 2:”9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Wise Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well as taking care of all the needs of His people. God is a tender yet strong and very patient Shepherd. Jehovah Rohi is also known as Jehovah Rahah. Jesu

April 27th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Five — Jehovah Rohi Sermon: God is wise enough for me Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 53:6 Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 2 – Chapters 16 And 23 And 29 – I Will Gather And Raise Up Shepherds Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

This Restoration study continues with some of the glorious revelations for Israel in the future. God gathers His people and settles them from the Nile to the Euphrates. We are introduced to THE BRANCH and will look into that later on in detail. Messiah reigns as King in Jerusalem.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 2 – Chapters 16 and 23 and 29 – I WILL GATHER AND RAISE UP SHEPHERDS We continue these studies in Jeremiah looking at the future glory of Israel in its restoration. {{Jeremiah 16:21 “Therefore, behold, I am going to make them know - This time I will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:21, Jeremiah 16:20, Jeremiah 17:22, Jeremiah 23:1-4, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:17, Zechariah 9:9, Jeremiah 30:9, Isaiah 4:2, Zechariah 3:8, Zechariah 6:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor The Overlooked

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

"The Testimony Of The Sheep.”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

The Lord is the Chief Shepherd and we will never want for anything when we follow Him down the pathway of righteousness.

Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Subject: “The Testimony Of The Sheep.” Text: Psalms 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set In Order

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

So the Shepherd – he’s to lead and feed, he’s to choose and cultivate, and he’s to watch and warn.

1. It must have been something special to serve alongside of Paul the Apostle, to be with him in the ministry! a. Paul was definitely a go-getter. b. Calling him a ball of fire would probably be very accurate. c. He was a man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. d. Willing to do anything. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational